Description

• Native tree to the eastern United States

• Grows 24-36 feet tall.

• Trunk is frequently twisted, with branches that reach 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide.

• This tree often can be found in the understory of forests and along hedgerows.

• Redbuds are also planted as an ornamental tree in landscaping and backyards.

Foliage Coloring

Spring: The floral buds are light to dark pink and appear in bunches. In late spring, the fruits of the tree are green and pod shaped.

Winter: The floral buds are a dark brown, as are the fruit pods. They provide a good source for identification.
	Winter floral buds
	Fall: Green into late October/early November, with yellow leaves occurring before they drop.

Stem structure
Twigs are thin and zigzag, almost black in color. Flower clusters appear on both twig tips and the trunk of the tree.
Leaf structure
Leaves of the redbud appear in an alternating pattern, 3 to 5 inches long. They’re often noted as being heart-shaped.